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Entries from August 2009

Dalai Lama tells Taiwan he’s dedicated to democracy

August 31st, 2009 · Comments Off

Dalai Lama tells Taiwan he’s dedicated to democracy KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (Reuters) - The Dalai Lama, on a controversial humanitarian visit to flood-ravaged Taiwan denounced by China, steered clear of talking about Tibet on Monday but said he was dedicated to the promotion of democracy.

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Trial begins for ex-preps coach in player’s death

August 31st, 2009 · Comments Off

Trial begins for ex-preps coach in player’s death LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A former high school football coach heads to trial Monday, charged with reckless homicide in the death of one of his players, and has the backing of nearly a dozen coaches organizations that have contributed to his defense fund.

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Jack Nicklaus to join Arnold Palmer as Masters honorary starter

August 31st, 2009 · Comments Off

Jack Nicklaus to join Arnold Palmer as Masters honorary starter Six-time Masters champion Jack Nicklaus will join Arnold Palmer as honorary starters at next year’s tournament.

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LLWS Notebook: Rangers’ Drury, VP Biden honored

August 30th, 2009 · Comments Off

LLWS Notebook: Rangers’ Drury, VP Biden honored SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — New York Rangers center Chris Drury got his big-game experience at a young age, just not in hockey.

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England stun Germans to win title

August 30th, 2009 · Comments Off

England stun Germans to win titleEngland’s men come from 3-2 down to beat world and Olympic champions Germany 5-3 and claim their first ever EuroHockey Nations crown.

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Lorenzo takes advantage of mistakes, wins at Indy (AP)

August 30th, 2009 · Comments Off

Lorenzo takes advantage of mistakes, wins at Indy (AP)

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Scott Kazmir traded from Rays to Angels (AP)

August 29th, 2009 · Comments Off

Scott Kazmir traded from Rays to Angels (AP)

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Mailbag: Glazer responds to camp Tweets

August 29th, 2009 · Comments Off

Mailbag: Glazer responds to camp Tweets In his new camp mailbag, Jay Glazer answers your tweets and sizes up if John Abraham has enough help on the Falcons defense.

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United and Arsenal ready to resume rivalry (AFP)

August 29th, 2009 · Comments Off

United and Arsenal ready to resume rivalry (AFP)

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Bill Richardson sees no charges in graft probe

August 28th, 2009 · Comments Off

Bill Richardson sees no charges in graft probe SANTA FE, New Mexico (Reuters) - New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson’s office said on Thursday it did not expect federal prosecutors to bring charges in a legal probe that led him to withdraw his nomination for a post in President Barack Obama’s Cabinet.

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